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Notable lake · Northwestern Ontario, Ontario

Scissors Lake

Scissors Lake is a lake in Northwestern Ontario, Ontario.

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Scissors Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Scissors Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Scissors Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 49.52590, -87.61659. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

    Places to visit near Scissors Lake

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    Frequently asked

    Is Scissors Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Scissors Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Scissors Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Scissors Lake?

    Nearby: Gathering Lake (lake, 19 km), Foxear Lake (lake, 27 km), Bearskin Lake (lake, 28 km), Corrigan Lake (lake, 37 km), Indian Lake (lake, 37 km), Onaman Lake (lake, 69 km).

    Is Scissors Lake worth visiting?

    Scissors Lake is listed as a notable lake in Ontario on Spotwander.